The familiar adage, “Nothing in life is free,” is officially debunked. Rather than wasting time playing the skeptic, search some tried-and-true websites to uncover the best deals, samples, coupons and more items that are available to anyone for free. Before you know it, you’ll locate plenty of free items that can entertain you, make your life easier or satisfy your snack habit.

How to Get Free Stuff Online

Although it’s true that you have to invest time to find worthwhile freebies, once you find what you want, it’s all worth it. Within this list, there’s something for everyone — maybe even some surprises. Check out 40 of the best websites where you can get free stuff online for every day and the holidays:

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1. FreeSamples.org

FreeSamples.org is a portal that gives you access to freebies such as household items. You also can find coupons for products and local restaurants. Get the free stuff you want by checking for updated deals every day.

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2. Viggle

Score free gift cards from Viggle.com just for watching TV shows you enjoy. Earn rewards points every time you check into any live TV or streaming program using the Viggle app.

The longer you watch, the more Perk Points you’ll earn, which you can exchange for cash or gift cards from Walmart, Target or Starbucks. The site even offers free Amazon gift cards.

3. Craigslist

Freecycling is based on the idea that many people no longer want or need used items that nonetheless still have a remaining useful life. Rather than throwing these items away, the owners offer to give away items — such as free baby stuff or outdoor furniture — away to the general public.

Although Craigslist has a mixed reputation — users need to use caution and common sense when interacting with total strangers — it’s also a great source for finding free stuff, including items offered through freecycling.

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4. SmartSource

Another great source of free coupons, SmartSource can help you save money on beauty products, groceries, weight loss products and even sanding sheets for your DIY projects.

5. All You

Lifestyle website All You lists 59 birthday freebies, so you can keep the party going as long as you want. The site also provides coupons for groceries and household items, as well as offering other exclusive deals.

6. Coupons.com

Couponing has gone from a trend to a lifestyle for many. The number of websites dedicated to providing access to coupons has exploded in recent years.

As a leader in the industry showcasing more than 2,000 brands, Coupons.com offers multiple ways to get coupons online for everything from laundry detergent to jewelry. You can use the site to print coupons, find coupon codes and discover discounts to specific retailers.</p

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7. The Krazy Coupon Lady

Extreme couponing website The Krazy Coupon Lady is a great source of coupons for some of your favorite retailers. You’ll find coupons for discount stores such as Walmart and Dollar Tree, as well as high-end brands like Sephora. You might even find coupons for free ice cream.

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8. FreeStuff.com

FreeStuff.com gives you access to free samples of common household items ranging from coffee to moisturizer. You can use this site to save money on many items you already use, or to try out new brands for free.

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9. Yerdle

Of all the free stuff websites here, Yerdle is one of the most unique. Yerdle describes itself as a “people-powered store.” The more stuff you give away at this site, the more credits you earn to “buy” other things you want on Yerdle. The site can be a good option for items that are too valuable to simply give away or throw away.

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10. The Freecycle Network

The Freecycle Network is made up of more than 9 million members worldwide. It is dedicated to helping members get and give stuff for free. The goal is to put goods to their most efficient use and keep usable items out of landfills.

The nonprofit describes itself as a “grassroots movement,” and local volunteer moderators help keep exchanges safe and posts accurate. Membership is free.

11. WomanFreebies.com

Offering people the chance to try before they buy, WomanFreebies.com offers free samples, coupons and giveaways of products geared toward women. You’ll find everything from candles and shoes to vacations at this site.

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12. Drugs.com

Drugs.com is an online resource that provides information about medicines. It also offers a drug discount program with a free membership card that can save you as much as 80 percent at major pharmacies, according to the website.

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13. AnnualCreditReport.com

You don’t need to pay to review your credit history and make sure all your information is correct. Instead, you can easily get a free copy of each of your credit reports from the three major credit bureaus — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — at AnnualCreditReport.com

14. Free Stuff Finder

Free Stuff Finder shares deals, giveaways and discounts offered online and at popular retailers. The site highlights your savings by showing you both the original price of an item and the price after coupons and discounts.

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15. Sweet Free Stuff

Sweet Free Stuff offers an e-newsletter that includes regular access to great deals online, coupons and free samples. The website also lists giveaways and sweepstakes you can sign up for online, plus free magazines, baby items, books and more.

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16. The Penny Hoarder

In addition to listing 100 places that have free birthday offers, The Penny Hoarder offers advice on saving and earning money in unconventional ways.

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17. Hey, It’s Free!

Another site with a long list of birthday freebies, Hey, It’s Free! is also a good source for free offers 364 other days in the year. Find coupons for a range of items, such as free food, moisturizer, comic books and codes for free rewards points.

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18. Freaky Freddie’s

In addition to deals on products for grown-ups, Freaky Freddie’s has a long list of free stuff for kids. Check out offers for books, T-shirts, coloring books and activities such as roller-skating.

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19. Totally Free Stuff

Totally Free Stuff offers dozens of categories of free stuff, as well as daily updates. Search for items in categories for each type of person or interest — such as men, women, business, religion and wedding — or by product type, such as kitchen, pet products, toys, sports and automotive.

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20. ILoveFreeThings.com

ILoveFreeThings.com is another site with a diverse collection of free stuff for kids, from books to deals on fun activities like bowling. The site has dozens of other categories of free things for people of all ages.

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21. Freeflys.com

Freeflys.com provides lists of free samples, coupons and coupon codes. You can search the site or look for items sorted by category or brand name to find a freebie.

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22. Raise

Raise is an online marketplace that allows you to buy gift cards at a discount for products and services from more than 1,000 stores and restaurants including GameStop, Sephora and Outback Steakhouse. The site also lets you sell unwanted or unused gift cards for cash.

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23. Recycle the World

Recycle the World is another freecycling website that allows you to post and find free stuff. Whether you are looking to get rid of unwanted items or hope to find something specific, the site lets you focus on your local area. It also provides a search tool to help you find recycling centers near you.

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24. Freebie-Depot

Freebie-Depot has “hot lists” for everything from everyday offers to birthday giveaways. The site features a range of products and services from various brands and retailers. Among its many categories, the site features a wedding freebies section that highlights deals for people who are getting married or who were recently married.

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25. Lifehacker

Lifehacker is known for unconventional solutions to everyday problems. But the website also publishes articles on how and where to save money, such as a feature on the best retail and restaurant birthday freebies.

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26. Freebies.org

In addition to providing access to a variety of offers, Freebies.org offers tips and tricks on how to save money, as well as “The Complete Guide to Freebie Hunting.”

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27. I Crave Freebies

Similar to other online sources of free samples, I Crave Freebies offers links to coupons and free product samples. It also offers information on sites that pay you to take surveys.

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28. Get It Free

Updated daily, Get It Free finds free offers for everything from food to household products. As you browse the site, you can add coupons, deals, freebies and sweepstake offers to your basket, just like you would when shopping online.

30. Shop4Freebies

Shop4Freebies catalogs offers for everything from free home care product samples to free cookbooks. It updates its list of printable coupons and other offers daily.

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31. Slickdeals

Slickdeals is the largest deal-sharing community on the web and has saved its members more than $4 billion. Members can share deals and coupons found online, and the Slickdeals staff curates the best offers on the home page.

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32. HGTV

HGTV’s popular home design and decoration website offers free printable Thanksgiving templates that will allow you to show off your crafty side. You’ll find everything from ready-to-make menus to cute kids’ crafts that will help you celebrate Thanksgiving festivities in style.

33. TheFreeSite

TheFreeSite.com has done the legwork for you when it comes to 2017 Christmas freebies. No matter if you’re looking for Christmas-themed jigsaw puzzles, a Santa screen saver or Christmas MP3s, you can find the links here — all for free.

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34. FreeStuff.com

FreeStuff.com is a site full of free stuff from A to Z, but it also has a variety of links for Christmas-themed freebies. You’ll discover links to free poems, quizzes, plays, catalogs, games and more.

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35. Lifewire

When you’re in the mood to curl up on the couch and watch free movies, visit with Santa online or stream Christmas tunes, you can do it all from the Lifewire site. You can also listen to classic holiday radio programs, view Christmas light displays and watch Christmas music videos.

36. Chabad.org

Chabad.org is your go-to resource for everything related to Hanukkah. From how-to guides on lighting the menorah to recipes for festive Chanukah fare and everything in between — like prayers, videos and songs — this site is a wealth of free information.

38. Punchbowl

Create a free account at Punchbowl site and choose from a selection of free evites — digital party invitations you can send online — for a variety of holidays. Choose from a selection of free and visually appealing cards for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

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39. Play. Party. Plan.

Find over 25 fun Christmas party games on playpartyplan.com. No matter if you’re trying to entertain children, adults or both, you can find the perfect game here. Find games inspired by game shows and board games, games for groups, printable games and more.

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40. findingDulcinea

Visit findingDulcinea.com to find a free guide based on all things Kwanzaa. You’ll find insights and information for celebrating, cooking and decorating for the holiday. In addition, the site has links to the top sites on the internet for the history and traditions of Kwanzaa.

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